Buddy is in Doggy Heaven.

Buddy

Age 10, ~1998 - June 05, 2008

Buddy,

MARCIA
June 11, 2008 MARCIA
June 11, 2008 MARCIA
June 11, 2008 MARCIA
June 11, 2008 MARCIA
June 11, 2008 MARCIA
June 11, 2008

Nickname: Bud Bud

We found Buddy on the way home from dinner on New Year's Eve about 3 years ago. He was running in a busy intersection. No one was stopping to help, so I got out and he ran down the street and I was chasing him. I wondered why he never turned to see I was chasing him. I was finally able to corner him down a side road and with a belt, made a makeshift collar and got him in our truck and took him home. When we got there, we were shocked! It was dark outside and we never got a real good look at him till we reached the house. He was identical to the dog we had just put to sleep two months ago! I mean identical!!!!! I took him to my vet in the morning and they said he was mostly blind and deaf.
(Now I know why he never seemed to notice I was chasing him) The vet also said he tested positive for heart worm. I had him treated and he got better. I don't think his previous owner took very good care of him at all. He had hair missing around his neck like a collar was too tight. In the three years we had him, that hair never grew back. He was a good dog although a bit unpredictable. ( I think that had alot to do with his disabilities) He loved to play ball!!! That's all he ever wanted to do. He would be at the door when I came home from work and would be at my heels all night till we went to bed. Unfortunately, his hind legs gave out and as painful as it was, I decided he shouldn't suffer anymore. The ironic part again is that our last dog, Samantha, had the same thing with her hind legs. It was almost like Buddy found us. We certainly miss him!